Kia EV9 vs Lexus LX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Kia EV9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LX gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV9 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV9 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Lexus LX offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Kia EV9 and 4-zone in the Lexus LX.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV9 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV9 measures 5,010mm long on a 3,100mm wheelbase, 90mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,100mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Kia EV9 and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Lexus LX a 154L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 2,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia EV9's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV9 costs about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Lexus LX about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Kia EV9), 4 years (Lexus LX).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV9: the lower starting price ($97,000 against $167,700) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (487L against 333L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 900kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV9 scores higher, 67 vs 61

The Kia EV9 scores 67 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Kia EV9 ahead by 33 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 28 points), practicality (Lexus LX ahead by 27 points). Boot space with the seats up: 333L in the Kia EV9, 487L in the Lexus LX. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV9, 5 on the Lexus LX.

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